Funeral Organization Resources

Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) 

The BAO is a not-for-profit corporation, responsible for administering provisions of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and associated regulations on behalf of the Ontario government.

The BAO was established as a delegated administrative authority (DAA) on January 16, 2016 under the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996. The delegation to the BAO occurred as a result of the mutual desire of the Ontario government and the bereavement industry to enhance professionalism, increase consumer protection and provide an effective, efficient and responsive regulatory framework.

The BAO is not a government entity; it is governed by an independent board of directors. Like other DAAs, the BAO is wholly financed by the fees paid by the industry sector it oversees. The transition to the BAO does not mean that the bereavement sector will be “self-regulating”. The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services maintains a strong oversight role in the sector and continues to be responsible for policy decisions under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. The ministry also retains responsibility for cemetery closures, abandonments and burial sites of the FBCSA.

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FSAC represents Funeral Directors and Cemeteries in Canada as it strives to have Funeral Service viewed as a valued profession and an integrated part of the Canadian Society. As a proud and committed Association, we are here to provide programs and services to enhance and promote the value of the Funeral Profession. We do this through a commitment to leadership, effective communication, education, strategic partnerships and public awareness.

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Ontario's death investigation oversight council

The Death Investigation Oversight Council (DIOC) is an independent oversight council committed to serving Ontarians by ensuring that death investigation services are provided in a transparent, effective and accountable manner.

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